Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in zoning
Twin Rivers Master Plan & Density Modification
Residents in a 55+ Chester community strongly opposed shifting 150 apartment units closer to their neighborhood, citing severe traffic gridlock and loss of privacy.
Zoning Ordinance Housekeeping Amendments II
Chapter 16 amendments would cut duplicate street names, expand name length to 20 characters, and codify the county's numbering baselines — all aimed at clearer addresses and faster 911 response.
Sawmill Station Mixed-Use Development and CDA Proposal
The board enacted an ordinance establishing the Sawmill Station Community Development Authority as the final step in a three-month process to facilitate public infrastructure financing.
Big E Ranch Large-Lot Rural Subdivision
A 548-acre former scout camp on Trents Bridge Road is slated for 65 large estate lots, preserving rural character under ZOMOD's rural community rules.
Transmission Line Setbacks and Self-Storage Code Amendments (26PJ0005)
Residents expressed safety concerns regarding high-voltage transmission lines and potential induced voltage near parks and sports complexes, urging better public disclosure and warnings.
Marlbank Farms Residential Development and Density
A developer is seeking to rezone 213 acres on Hickory Road for a 302-unit residential community, lowering density from a previous 2006 approval while facing stiff local opposition regarding traffic, roads, and wildlife.